The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is seeking entries for "Creation," an acquisition exhibition for the Cape Fear Valley Health System.

Artwork from this show will be closely reviewed and juried for purchase and placement in Valley Pavilion, the newly constructed addition to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Up to 20 pieces of art may be selected for purchase with the total amount of the award ranging from $30,000 to $40,000.

Open to artists 18 years of age and older residing in North or South Carolina, individuals may submit a maximum of four pieces of two-dimensional works of art. All art must be submitted in jpeg format via CD/DVD/USB jump drive along with a nominal entry fee by 5 p.m., June 18 at the Arts Council, 301 Hay St. One quality jpeg must be submitted for each piece of artwork.

Representatives from the arts community and Cape Fear Valley Health System will make the selection of works for exhibition and for purchase. All art must be properly wired and ready to hang. Sawtooth hangers or works deemed too fragile to withstand presentation in a public facility will not be accepted. Large-scale works may not exceed five feet by six feet and all works must be for sale.

"Creation" will open to the public at 7 p.m. on July 25 during Fourth Friday activities at the Arts Council with the awards presentation at 8 p.m.

For more details, visit www.theartscouncil.com or call (910) 323-1776.